Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Kansas
Crane and Tower Operators in Kansas earn a median of $77,100 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840; the top 10% earn over $99,500. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Kansas
How much do crane and tower operators make in Kansas?
The median is $77,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840 and the top 10% earn over $99,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.